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Scoop: Britney had ulterior motive for TV special: "Britney: For the Record" might offer an inside glimpse into the pop star's life, but offering up tidbits about her failed relationship with Kevin Federline wasn't the goal of the documentary. ›02:35
Newsweek: Cuba eagerly awaits Obama: Experts say the president-elect will move aggressively to improve the strained relationship with the Castros. ›12:40
Russia upgrades missiles to evade U.S. arms: Russia's military is planning to upgrade its missiles to allow them to evade American weapons in space and penetrate any prospective missile shield, a Russian general said Monday. ›21:00
A Muslim Letter to Christians: In an unprecedented letter, Muslim leaders across the globe invite the worlds Christians to the table. ›14:33 11 Oct, Thu
Pentagon to detail plan to bolster security: The U.S. military expects to field 20,000 uniformed troops inside the country by 2011, to respond to a nuclear terrorist attack or other domestic catastrophe, Pentagon officials say. ›04:46
'Obama cookie' bringing in a lot of dough: Want an example of the change Barack Obama is bringing? Ever since word spread about how much the president-elect and his family like the chocolate chunk cookies at Baby Boomers Cafe, the small Des Moines, Iowa restaurant can't bake them fast enough. ›19:56 28 Nov, Fri
Huffington: Bloggers gaining credibility: New media and old can clash and crowd each other out, but blogger extraordinaire Arianna Huffington argues in a new book that the two worlds are rapidly joining together to bring out the best in each other. ›20:07
Interview: Susan Faludi on 9/11 Myths: In her new book, Susan Faludi examines the cultural impact of the 9/11 terror attacks. What she says about their effect on U.S. politics, feminism and the differences between American and European approaches to history. ›17:08 8 Oct, Mon
Housewives struggle to recover from fire: The nightclub fire on "Desperate Housewives" may have been put out, but its flames continue to touch lives on Wisteria Lane. ›03:22
Can the Youth Vote Save Obama?: With the Hillary juggernaut growing in strength every day, Barack Obama is hoping Iowas youth can help keep him in the game. ›14:47 8 Oct, Mon
Cost of 12 days of Christmas rises to $86,609: Given the economic downturn, even the most romantic might balk at the $86,609 price tag for the items in the carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas. ›00:32 2 Dec, Tue
Ex-Detroit mayoral aide admits to crimes: Stoic and publicly silent through months of a sex scandal, the woman whose relationship with former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick led to his downfall broke her silence Monday, shedding tears as she pleaded guilty. ›20:41
Video: India terror attack sends shockwaves across U.S.: Dec. 1: The recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai have raised new concerns that the incident could trigger new tensions between old rivals, India and Pakistan, both critical to U.S. national security. NBC's Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell reports.(Nightly News) ›23:55
Got Thanksgiving leftovers? Make sliders: Looking for something different to do with Thanksgiving leftovers? Consider these turkey sliders from 12-year-old San Diego resident Joey Yarwick, the winner of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers second annual The Next Gourmet Burger Kids Recipe Contest. ›16:48 28 Nov, Fri
Capital Sources: Mike Huckabee, Unplugged: The former Arkansas governor struggles to raise money, lags behind the GOP presidential front runners in the polls and has been maligned by Bushs former counsel. Why he keeps on keepin on. ›18:16 11 Oct, Thu
Top 5 party and gift wines: Wondering what bottle to bring to the party? Epicurious profiles five perfect presents in the red, white, and sparkling varieties. ›16:11 26 Nov, Wed
Volkswagen Baja Race: Paris to Ensenada: Volkswagen and its Touareg 2 head to Mexico for the Baja 500. ›07:00 16 Oct, Tue
'Mercenary is a Slanderous Term': The founder of Blackwater defends himselfand his company. ›03:32 13 Oct, Sat
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Cops: Passenger kills bus driver in fare dispute: A man stabbed a city bus driver to death over being denied a free ride, then escaped on foot Monday in the first killing of an on-duty New York City bus driver in more than a quarter-century, authorities said. ›01:28 2 Dec, Tue
In shaky times, are gift cards a bad bet?: Is the threat of retailer bankruptcy great enough to write off gift cards this holiday season? TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky offers advice on this, plus wise words about investing, breaking a lease, mortgages and more. ›15:25 26 Nov, Wed
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Top 10 Wacky Concept Cars: MSN editors pick the 10 craziest concept cars at the Tokyo show. ›07:00 29 Oct, Mon
Q&A: Shawn Hornbecks Parents: The parents of kidnap victim Shawn Hornbeck speak out on the sentencing of their sons tormentor and the status of the boys recovery. ›20:50 12 Oct, Fri
'Christmas Story' fans celebrate film's 25th year: Fans of the holiday classic "A Christmas Story" are celebrating the film's 25th anniversary with a convention and trips to the house where it was made. ›23:07 30 Nov, Sun
